Dog-Friendly Cottages for October Half Term Holidays in the UK

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27.10.2026 - 5 nights X
69 rental properties match your search for Pet-Friendly October Half Term Cottages

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Llanbrynmair, Powys, Wales
sleeps  35 sleeps 35
15 bedrooms 15 bedrooms
12 bathrooms 12 bathrooms
 4 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 4)
family friendly family friendly

Close to Snowdonia National Park and set in peaceful countryside with enviable views over a paddock and woodland, this large holiday haven offers guests 12 bedrooms, with exclusive use of a heated indoor swimming pool, squash court, sauna, table tennis and pool table.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubsaunaindoor heated poolfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £5950
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Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Homely and welcoming 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday cottage (2 dogs welcome and cats by arrangement), just a walk away from Watermouth Cove and within half an hour’s drive of some of North Devon’s best beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
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Bristol, Bristol, England
sleeps  45 sleeps 45
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Historical 14 bedroom holiday house set in an acre of gardens near the heart of Bristol, sleeping up to 50 people in elegant accommodation, ideal for special family get-togethers, birthday parties or special celebrations (hen party bookings may be possible by arrangement).

5 (3 reviews)
ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenfireplaceParking
7 nights from £2000
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Wells, Somerset, England
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

With a gold award, a 4 star rating and views over the Mendip Hills and open countryside, the Old Milking Parlour has plenty to recommend it.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveBBQParking
7 nights from £700
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Ilfracombe, Devon, England
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
cat friendly cat friendly

Welcoming and comfortable 3 bedroom pet-friendly holiday home on the North Devon coast, just a walk away from the local beach.

Part of a cottage complex: 3 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 16 people)
valley viewsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £199
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Berwick on Tweed, Borders, Scotland
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

Spacious and homely 4 bedroom holiday home close to Berwick on Tweed and only around 20 minutes' drive from some great beaches, complete with pool table, hot tub and private enclosed garden with gorgeous countryside views.

ground floor bedroom countryside views over fields and farmlands
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifigardenwood burning stoveParking
7 nights from £995
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Mendham, Harleston, Norfolk, England
sleeps  8 sleeps 8
4 bedrooms 4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by over 250 acres of water meadows in the grounds of one of England’s most historic watermills, these five award winning cottages even have a rowing boat and canoes on site to fully experience the beauty and serenity of this picturesque river valley.

ensuite bedroom(s) river views
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottageTVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenParking
7 nights from £400
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Mayfield, East Sussex, England
sleeps  36 sleeps 36
16 bedrooms 16 bedrooms
16 bathrooms 16 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Large group accommodation for a country break in East Sussex on the Weald, in award winning country estate offering a secluded and private location for up to 36 people in a range of rural accommodation; on site is a Grade II listed farmhouse, barn conversions, tree houses and shepherd's huts (on-site entertainment includes falconry, archery and cycling, bikes can be hired, ideal for special occasions and corporate events (a private chef and full catering, as well as beauty treatments, are an optional additional service).

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomsaunafree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stovefireplaceBBQfirepitParking
7 nights from £7500

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Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Powys, Wales
sleeps  4 sleeps 4
2 bedrooms 2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Romantic log cabin with its own private hot tub, nestled by the Berwyn Mountains in Wales.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accessfree WifigardenBBQParking
7 nights from £480
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The following properties are not available for your exact dates but on nearby dates, so may appeal if your holiday dates are flexible:

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Velindre, Powys, Wales
sleeps  6 sleeps 6
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

With lovely country views and a setting by the Black Mountains amongst 200 acres of privately owned woodlands, this is a wonderful rural retreat and a well located private hot tub to the front of the property makes this a fantastic place to relax.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenoutdoor hot tub accesswood burning stoveBBQfirepitParkingenclosed garden
£460*
3 nights - 30/10 to 02/11/2026.
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Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  3 sleeps 3
1 bedrooms 1 bedroom
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

One bedroom stone-built country cottage with its own garden, situated by the Blackdown Hills in Devon with the Jurassic Coast easily accessible for days out, ideal for romantic breaks or for small family holidays with its large bedroom offering enough room for an extra child's bed to be added.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 7 people)
countryside views over fields and farmlandsnear beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£470*
5 nights - 26/10 to 31/10/2026.
Special Offer: 06 Jul - 4 nights
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Bude, Cornwall, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
9 bedrooms 9 bedrooms
2 bathrooms 2 bathrooms
 3 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 3)
family friendly family friendly

Pretty 3 bedroom dog-friendly farmhouse with private bubbly hot tub and access to excellent onsite shared leisure facilities of a swimming pool, tennis court, and games room, located on a farm in Bude, close to the coast and sandy beaches.

Part of a cottage complex: 2 listed properties available (total maximum capacity: 21 people)
ensuite bedroom(s) near beach
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor hot tub accessonsite pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveBBQfirepitParking
£1260*
7 nights - 27/10 to 03/11/2026.
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
 6 dogs welcome  multi-dogs (up to 6)
cat friendly cat friendly

Nestled on a Cotswold Country Estate, just 20 minutes drive from Oxford, the Cotswold Manor Grange has 6 bedrooms and with a private hot tub is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay, ideal for special celebrations, family breaks, weekend breaks, hen parties and stag parties.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomoutdoor private hot tubfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£2300*
3 nights - 27/10 to 30/10/2026.
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Swilland, Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
sleeps  10 sleeps 10
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
 2 dogs welcome  2 dogs welcome
family friendly family friendly

Picture-perfect large Suffolk country cottage sleeping 10, with exposed timbers, inglenook fireplace and large gardens, with the added bonus of the coast being within easy reach for day trips.

ground floor bedroomensuite bedroom(s)
Facilities, Features & Awards:
smart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchengames roomfree Wifienclosed gardenwood burning stoveParking
£977*
3 nights - 30/10 to 02/11/2026.
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Whitchurch, Shropshire, England
sleeps  5 sleeps 5
3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms
1 bathrooms 1 bathroom
 1 dog welcome  1 dog allowed
family friendly family friendly

3 bedroom holiday barn sleeping 5 people in rural Shropshire close to England and Wales border country, enjoying shared access to an indoor swimming pool, a multisports court area with tennis and badminton and a children’s play area for children aged under 5, plus good walks from the farm.

5 (1 reviews)
countryside views over fields and farmlands near local pub
Facilities, Features & Awards:
gold award winning cottagesmart TVdishwasher in kitchenmicrowave in kitchenindoor heated pooltennis courtfree Wifienclosed gardenBBQParking
£559*
3 nights - 30/10 to 02/11/2026.
Special Offer: 19 Jun - 7 nights
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Holiday with your dog

Pet-friendly holiday homes with availability for October half term 2025, take your pet pooch on a family holiday in the UK this October term school holidays.

Why Book a Dog-Friendly Break this October Half Term?

For many Brits, dogs are an essential part of the family and leaving them at home in kennels during the school holidays is unthinkable for many. The UK is home to a great selection of pet-welcoming holiday homes nowadays with some properties offering special pup-friendly features like doggy showers, dog beds, and dog bowls, so all of the family can enjoy a break together.

What’s more, Autumn and the October half term holidays can be a great time to get away with the kids and your pet pooch. Enjoy exploring the beautiful countryside and woodland walks with the leaves turning a golden brown, or head to the coast and discover dog-friendly beaches.

Even in cooler months like October, holiday homes with enclosed gardens are popular for stays with your four-legged friend, as are cosy retreats with wood burning stoves and open fires, hot tub breaks and holiday homes with play facilities for keeping the kids entertained.

Book the Best Dog-Friendly October Half Term Holiday for your Family

Whatever type of pets welcome holiday home you opt for, whether a self-catering cottage in the Highlands of Scotland, a hot tub cottage in the South West of England, a thatched rural retreat in Norfolk or a luxury lodge in Pembrokeshire in Wales, we hope you find the best dogs welcome holiday cottage for an October half term getaway for your brood.